Personal hygiene capsules and methods of use

The personal hygiene capsule addresses the challenges of automated personal hygiene for individuals with reduced mobility by providing a self-cleaning and sterilizing system controlled by voice commands, enhancing independence and reducing caregiver reliance.

JP7828439B2Active Publication Date: 2026-03-11ALPHA CLEANTECH LABS INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-02-14
Publication Date
2026-03-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Individuals with reduced mobility or those who prefer a more automated approach to personal hygiene face challenges in performing basic personal care routines, which are often cumbersome and invasive, and are at risk of infectious disease transmission from caregivers, exacerbated by caregiver shortages and high costs.

Method used

A personal hygiene capsule with automated features such as a toilet, sink, scrubbing brushes, and UV lights, controlled by voice commands, enabling independent hygiene routines with self-cleaning and sterilization capabilities.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates independent and automated personal hygiene, reducing the need for physical assistance, minimizing disease transmission, and addressing caregiver shortages while ensuring cleanliness and safety.

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Abstract

The personal hygiene capsule has a housing, a toilet, at least one spray nozzle, a drain in a lower portion of the housing, and at least one scrubbing brush operatively attached to clean at least a portion of an occupant of the personal hygiene capsule. A method of using the personal hygiene capsule is provided.
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